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    Geldeston Moorings

    in Broads Chat

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    Thanks Griff we will definitely make that one of our overnights next time we hire. We love that stretch of the Broads and we had a great Sunday afternoon at the Locks there was a great band playing (The Gutterboys) and the atmosphere and beer made it another memorable days on our wonderful Broads!.

    cheers 

    John

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    Geldeston Moorings

    in Broads Chat

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    Having moored at the Locks quite a few times over the years I just wondered are there any mooring for hire boats at Geldeston village. Are you able to moor after the Cut / Bridge to get to the Wherry pub ? I seem to remember years ago rhond anchoring to the bank just before the Cut / Bridge but this year we had a look and it is too overgrown to moor against that bank.

    Thanks for any advice.

    John

    Broads & Technology

    in Broads Chat

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    Just thinking about technology and the Broads....

    Who can remember the blackboards that were placed at the junctions of the main rivers that were used to leave emergency messages for boaters to phone home. I think they must have been operated by the Broads rangers (bit like baby crying in chalet 234 !   :River Police).

    John

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    broads suncharm

    in Hire Boat Discussion

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    Not been on Suncharm but have hired Sunray quite a few times. In my opinion I think these boats have a great layout plenty of space in the forward cabin and galley. We love the radiator / hot towel rail heating for early and late cruising its great to get out of bed in the morning to a warm boat (comes on auto at 6am). One year we did have a problem with the heating not firing up but Rickos were out and sorted it in no time.

    You can get under all bridges (if conditions right) , you have bow thruster and 240 volts. Great vision from forward cabin means the crew don't have to stretch their necks to see while relaxing on the sofa / seating (better than on Broadway or Broadlander).

    hope this helps

    John

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    Hi

    in New Members Say Hi !

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    Hi thanks for the warm welcome.

    I live in Norfolk and have been hiring boats since 1988, I absolutely love the tranquility (most of the time) and pace of a Broads holiday. My wife and I had our anniversary on the Broads on board a Hampton Safari (Mk3) from Johnsons yard in St Olaves. I remember we could not get to the boat until the Sunday morning for obvious reasons, when we got on board there was a box of chocolates and a bottle of Mateus Rose waiting for us real class for 1988! In recent years we have hired  Broadsman and Broadlander (how boats have moved on !) but I still have affection for the Hampton Safaris when I see one - great little boats.

    John

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    Please sound the horn.

    in Broads Chat

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    Hi Alan

    No not had a bridge near miss but I rarely sound the horn as I think it would be a pain for people living  (or moored) near a bridge. Like you I would use it if moving with the flow and spot a boat coming the other way. Although my son is always keen to sound the horn and always says "Dad you must do as the sign tells you !"

     

    John

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